The Unexpected in the Expecting: Anesthesia for Penetrating Trauma on a COVID-19 Suspect Parturient: A Case Report
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.47895/amp.v56i18.5665Keywords:
penetrating wounds
pregnancy
fetal monitoring
COVID-19
Abstract
Physical trauma significantly influences pregnancy outcomes leading to feto-maternal morbidity or mortality. A
20-year-old G1P0 (33 weeks 4/7 days AOG) COVID- 19 suspect was accidentally impaled by a falling metal rod while
aboard her electric scooter. This paper highlights the peculiarities of anesthetizing a parturient with an impaled foreign body in the abdominal cavity while ensuring the well-being of the fetus amidst the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Author Biographies
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Alexandra Nina C. Odi, Department of Anesthesiology, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Anesthesiology
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Joemar A. Te, Department of Anesthesiology, Philippine General Hospital, University of the Philippines Manila
resident in training, Department of Anesthesiology